Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Jhal Magsi issued flood warning


QUETTA: Balochistan area of district Jhal Magsi and its suburbs including Kot Magsi, Bareecha, Chawki, have been issued warning to evacuate in view of imminent flooding, Geo News reported Tuesday.

Deputy commissioner Jhal Magsi Shaukat Ali Maraghzani told Geo News that the high tide is fast approaching towards Jhal Magsi from Osta Muhammed. The current is feared to inundate Kot Magsi, Bareecha, Chawki and other suburban areas.

Shaukat said the residents have been issued caveat to e
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He said all ceremonies regarding
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They r
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